Explosion of bombs left over from strikes kills 14 Iranian Revolutionary Guard members, reports say
A report by the Nournews website, believed to be close to Iran's security, said the explosion happened near the northern city of Zanjan, which is northwest of Tehran
U.S. withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, U.S. officials say
Mr. Trump had threatened a drawdown in forces earlier this week after sparring with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said the Iranians were humiliating the U.S. in talks to end the two-month-old war and that he did not see what exit strategy Washington was pursuing
No fatalities reported in Cisokan hydropower project landslide: BPBD
The West Bandung Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) stated that it has so far received no reports of ...
Jakarta Police foil plot to disrupt May Day rally, seize molotov items
The Greater Jakarta Police has carried out early preventive measures against a number of rioter groups attempting to ...
Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administrations push to end special status
Amid its immigration crackdown, the Trump administration has terminated Temporary Protected Status for people from nine countries, including Haiti, Venezuela and Ethiopia
Trump 'not satisfied' with Iran's latest proposal to end war with U.S.
He did not elaborate on what he saw as shortcomings in the proposal received by Pakistani mediators
Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest hundreds at Istanbul May Day rallies
Two groups were specially singled out in the citys European side after signalling their intention to march to Taksim Square, the scene of several anti-government protests in the past, which was sealed off overnight by police
Indonesia moves to standardize daycares following child abuse case
The Indonesian government is striving for collaboration in creating a one-stop-shop regulation to improve the quality ...
DPR to set up command center to address agrarian reform resolution
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Sufmi Dasco Ahmad stated that the DPR will establish a command ...
Indonesia sends 2 TNI officers to monitor Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire
Two Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) personnel were sent to Cambodia to carry out the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) ...
ILO Convention 188 'gift' from Prabowo to Indonesian fishing crews
The ratification of International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 188 through Presidential Regulation No. 25 of ...
Minister urges stronger role for Human Rights Commission
Indonesias Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, has ...
Indonesia's malaria battle: How a woman helps protect Papua's villages
As a new day unfolded, a woman with years of dedication navigated narrow alleys, arriving at a plank house in her ...
BNPT calls on youth to counter online radicalism
The National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT) urged the youth to become agents of change in the digital space, urging ...
Indonesia ratifies ILO Convention 188 to ensure fishers' protection
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has signed Presidential Regulation No. 25 of 2026, ratifying International Labour ...
Danantara buys ride-hailing shares to cut driver fees to 8 percent
The government, through Indonesias sovereign wealth fund Danantara, has acquired shares in certain ride-hailing ...
RI, Malaysia boost cooperation against transnational drug trafficking
Indonesia and Malaysia share responsibility for protecting the region from drug trafficking, Indonesias National ...
May Day 2026: Prabowo pledges affordable housing near industrial areas
President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his commitment to providing decent and affordable housing for workers. In his ...
Comments that might hurt bilateral ties: Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over Assam CMs remarks
By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: Bangladesh on Thursday asked India to avoid comments that might hurt bilateral ties after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made remarks on the repatriation of individuals from Assam. According to a reports, Bangladesh summoned acting Indian High Commissioner Pawan Badhe to the countrys Ministry of Foreign Affairs to formally [] The post Comments that might hurt bilateral ties: Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over Assam CMs remarks appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Oscar statuette for Mr. Nobody Against Putin goes missing on flight
The Russian director, Pavel Talankin, was forced to check the award into hold luggage on a flight from New York to Germany
May Day 2026: Prabowo announces task force to prevent layoffs
President Prabowo Subianto assured that he will continue to protect workers' interests, including from the threats ...
May Day: Prabowo caps ride-hailing commissions at 8 percent
President Prabowo Subianto has signed Presidential Regulation No. 27 of 2026, capping the commission fees that ...
President Prabowo sets up task force on layoffs, labor welfare
President Prabowo Subianto said he has issued a presidential decree to establish a task force on layoffs mitigation and ...
President Prabowo to open museum honoring labor activist Marsinah
President Prabowo Subianto said he will travel to Nganjuk, East Java, this month to inaugurate the Marsinah ...
President Prabowo pushes completion of Manpower Bill this year
President Prabowo Subianto said he has instructed his ministers to work with the House of Representatives (DPR) to ...
Prabowo targets welfare boost for 6 million fishermen
President Prabowo Subianto said the government aims to improve the welfare of 6 million fishermen through the ...
A citizen campaign returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealands capital after a century-long absence
Today only about 70,000 kiwi are left across the country, with the population dropping 2% each year
May Day: Prabowo vows daycare access to boost workers welfare
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to expand access to daycare services for laborers in the near term, ...
Russian attack damages port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region, governor says
Two high-rise apartment buildings were damaged in the attack, which wrecked apartments and caused fires, Mr. Kiper wrote on the Telegram messaging app
Scotch Whisky tariffs set to ease, Trump says after royal visit
President Donald Trump says he is lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky following a White House visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Prabowo tells TNI commanders to deliver benefits to people
President Prabowo Subianto urged Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) unit commanders to deliver tangible benefits to ...
Garuda Indonesia re-enters top 25 as turnaround gains pace
Garuda Indonesia re-entered the worlds top 25 airlines in 2026, signaling steady improvements in service and ...
Indonesia to restructure Danareksa into major asset manager
Indonesia has begun restructuring state-owned PT Danareksa to transform it into a focused asset management firm, with ...
Indonesia monitors seven citizens detained in Saudi Arabia
Indonesias consulate in Jeddah said it is following up on cases involving seven Indonesians detained by Saudi ...
Dudung sees Prabowo addressing workers at May Day rally
Presidential Chief of Staff Dudung Abdurachman said he is confident that President Prabowo Subianto will respond to ...
Estithmar Holding Reports 97% Surge YoY in Q1 2026 in Net Profit to QAR 333 Mn
-Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a net profit of ...
-INNIO Group, together with the Net Zero Innovation Hub for Data Centers, has completed a landmark, industry-first ...
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 9 people, including 2 children
Speaking to a delegation from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, President Joseph Aoun had earlier slammed continuing Israeli violations in south Lebanon
Middle Eastern countries seek stronger trade ties with RI: Minister
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso stated that Middle Eastern countries are showing strong interest in deepening ...
Indonesia prioritizes data protection in digital investment drive
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria has underscored Indonesia's openness to global ...
A harsher dry season tests Indonesia's fire strategy
Indonesia is moving early to reinforce its defenses against forest and land fires as signs of a prolonged dry season ...
Indonesia completes construction of nearly 7,000 village co-ops
The Indonesian Ministry of Cooperatives stated that physical building construction has been fully completed for almost ...
HKTDC's seven flagship lifestyle and licensing events successfully attract over 95,000 global buyers
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today successfully concluded seven flagship lifestyle and ...
Indonesia targets completion of 50 modern fishing vessels in 2026
The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is targeting the completion of the construction of 50 modern ...
BRIN unveils strategies to curb invasive suckermouth catfish spread
Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency has unveiled strategies to curb the spread of the invasive ...
Govt begins land clearance for Indonesian Hajj Village in Saudi
The Indonesian government has begun acquiring land for the Hajj Village in Saudi Arabia as the initial phase of ...
Wintermar Offshore (WINS:JK) Reports 1Q2026 Results
Wintermar (WINS:JK) records attributable net profit growth of 194%YOY to US$4.8million for 1Q2026 on 47.8% YOY ...
FWD Group Holdings Limited (FWD Group or FWD) today announced strong first quarter ...
Gov't reinforces protection for outsourced workers with new regulation
The government has strengthened legal protection and certainty for outsourced workers through Manpower Ministerial ...
A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty
The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and had never been exhibited before.
Hong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference conclude successfully
Asias annual flagship licensing events, theHong Kong International Licensing Showand ...
The fifth edition of theInternational Healthcare Week, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council ...
Standard Charteredand theHong Kong Trade Development Council(HKTDC) jointly released the latest ...
Roblox complies with PP Tunas, sets rules for children's game access
Minister of Communication and Digital Meutya Hafid announced the gaming platform Roblox has fully complied with the ...
Bank Indonesia launches QRIS cross-border payment system with China
Bank Indonesia (BI) carried out the soft launching of the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) cross-border ...
Some 24,980 personnel to safeguard May Day event at National Monument
Head of the Greater Jakarta Police Public Relations Senior Commissioner Budi Hermanto said that some24,980 ...
Indonesia launches 1,000-day consortium to cut maternal, infant deaths
Indonesias Health Ministry on Thursday launched a 1,000-day early life consortium to cut maternal and infant ...
Indonesia speeds up customary forest designation to 368,877 hectares
The Ministry of Forestry stated that the designation of customary forests has so far reached 174 units, covering a ...
VP Gibran ensures smooth hajj pilgrim departure from Surabaya
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka ensured that the departure process of prospective hajj pilgrims from Juanda ...
Health Ministry applies TOKEN strategy to curb malaria in Papua
The Ministry of Health introduced the Find, Treat, Control (TOKEN) strategy to accelerate the reduction of malaria ...
Tour de Singkarak returns to West Sumatra in 2027, ministry confirms
Indonesias Ministry of Tourism has confirmed that the international cycling race Tour de Singkarak (TdS) will ...
U.S. seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge
U.S. President Donald Trump is slated to receive a briefing on April 30 on plans for a series of fresh military strikes on Iran in hopes of making Iran more flexible on nuclear issues in negotiations
Govt to recruit over 20,000 crew members for 1,582 fishing vessels
The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries will recruit more than 20,000 crew members to support the ...
Health Ministry records 412 malaria-free regions in 2026
The Ministry of Health announced that by 2026, 412 of the 514 districts/cities in Indonesia will have been declared ...
Indonesia seeks enhanced for Polri involvement in Saudi during Hajj
Indonesias Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is seeking to enhance the technical involvement of the Indonesian National ...
Police probe alleged Hajj fraud involving three Indonesians in Mecca
As part of the Hajj and Umrah Task Force, the National Police are following up on a report regarding the arrest of ...
People-to-people ties key to Georgia-Indonesia relations: envoy
Ambassador of Georgia to Indonesia Tornike Nozadze underscored the importance of peopletopeople contacts in ...
Mamdani says he would ask King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor
New York's mayor made the comments hours before meeting King Charles, but it's unclear if he brought up the diamond.
Georgia plays a key role in securing global energy: Ambassador
Ambassador of Georgia to Indonesia Tornike Nozadze said that Georgia plays a key role in facilitating reliable and ...
Free schools in Jakarta expected to curb out-of-school children
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung expressed hope that expanding the free private schools in Jakarta would help reduce the ...
Indonesia's Hajj Ministry tightens food safety with mandatory checks
The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has instructed Hajj organizing officers (PPIH) stationed in Saudi Arabia to ...
VP Gibran reviews AI training for Islamic boarding school students
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited the Islamic boarding school,Perguruan Islam Pondok ...
Govt guarantees swift care, full rights for Bekasi train victims
Presidential Chief of Staff Dudung Abdurachman ensures prompt treatment and optimal services for all victims of the ...
Four Indonesian crew safe after Somalia ship hijacking: MoFA
Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said four Indonesian crew members aboard the hijacked MT Honour 25 in ...
Minister ensures aid, assessment for Bekasi train victims
Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf has ensured that all victims of the train collision between the Argo Bromo ...
Indonesia expands QRIS crossborder payments to China
Bank Indonesia (BI) has expanded the use of its national QR code payment system, the Indonesian Standard Quick Response ...
Indonesia opens complaint service for daycare facilities
Indonesias Ministry of Population and Family Development has launched a complaint and consultation service for ...
Indonesia prepares plan to expand data centers to eastern regions
The Indonesian government is preparing a master plan to ensure a more equitable distribution of data centers across ...
Indonesia restricts imports to stabilize prices, boost farmers
Indonesias Ministry of Trade has issued Trade Minister Regulation No. 11 of 2026, which restricts imports of ...
Why does EU want Google to open up Android to AI rivals?
The European Commission has shared draft measures that it wants Google to implement, in order to let AI rivals better access Androids key capabilities
RI boosts rural development with research, innovation partnership
Indonesian ministries have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen knowledge-, technology-, and ...
Indonesian minister apologizes, stresses safety after train crash
Indonesian Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi apologized for her remarks following a ...
Powell to remain at Fed amid legal 'battering' by Trump administration
After my term as chair ends on May 15, I will continue to serve as a governor for a period of time to be determined, Mr. Powell told a news conference
Lebanon President says Israel must fully implement truce as strikes continue
Israel must first fully implement the ceasefire in order to move on to negotiations... Israeli attacks cannot continue as they are, Mr. Aoun said in a statement shared by the Presidency.
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Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran
My personal relationship with the U.S. President remains good. I simply had doubts from the start about what was begun with the war in Iran. That is why I have made that clear, says German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Free health check to increase Indonesians' life expectancy: Minister
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin stated that the Free Health Check (CKG) program is a government initiative to ...
Red and White Village Co-ops: Big ambition, bigger execution challenge
The direction of Red and White Village Cooperatives is becoming clearer as an initiative to push village economic ...
Indonesia vows fair treatment as EU non-tariff barrier target palm oil
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Indonesia will continue to uphold the principles of fairness and ...
Prabowo warns global conflicts are driving prices in Indonesia
Indonesia needs to immediately strengthen its economic foundations, reduce the impact of global conflicts on the ...
